Private sector activity in the South West rose at the fastest pace for a year in June, according to the latest PMI® survey data.
That followed a slowdown in growth over the previous two months, and the latest expansion placed the South West among the fastest growing UK regions. That said, growth in total activity was partly accounted for by falling backlogs, as new business growth picked up only slightly during the month. Cost pressures remained historically weak, while jobs were created at a strong pace.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West...
Research released today reveals that over politeness in the workplace could be detrimental to Plymouth businesses.
The research conducted by online expenses management provider, webexpenses, found that a staggering 82% of office-based business managers claim that being too polite could be costing their organisation money.
When asked if they were too polite when managing difficult situations at work, two thirds of respondents (74%) said that they were. In addition, as many as 22% of managers said that they have not challenged the people they manage about taking too long on...
International materials handling company STILL UK has signed a deal for a new £5m facility at Hill Barton Business Park in Exeter.
Planning consent was granted in May for the new 5,100 sq m building that will become the UK HQ for the company. Contracts were exchanged last week.
Nick Smith, managing director of STILL UK, said: “STILL is delighted to have now legally committed to this exciting project.
“Working with Stuart Properties and JLL, we have designed our new facility, which will be our UK headquarters. This is great news for the business and particularly our...
ZERO Carbon Future Ltd has won a substantial Government grant to deliver the uptake of heat networks in the UK. DECC's development grant, part of the 'Heat Networks Demonstration SBRI Competition,' rewards scalable, cost effective technology innovations. ZERO will leverage the cash to hasten development and availability of renewable heat solutions nationwide. Why renewable heat? The Government wants heat networks to supply 43% of the UK’s heat demand by 2050. The existing 2,000 UK networks will require substantial expansion to do so. Local authorities are already building 150 schemes,...
An Exeter-based law firm has published a new report today – but it’s not about law. It’s an Insiders’ Guide to Devon and Cornwall, put together by its staff.
The guide is part of Stephens Scown’s ‘Love Where You Live Campaign’, and is a celebration of what makes this part of the world so special.
From the five best beaches and the best places for a first date, to the five best places for a cream tea (whether jam first or cream first) and where to find the best fish and chips, the Guide is full of tips from the firm’s own people who live here, work here - and love being here...
Classpeople, the leading independent education recruitment specialists in the South-West, today announced two further senior management appointments. The appointments have been made to strengthen the team in line with development plans for later this year.
Andy Taylor, a self-confessed fitness fanatic, who has eight years’ experience in financial management and has ACMA (Associate Chartered Management Accountant) status, joins Classpeople from Markey Construction. He takes on the brand new role of financial controller servicing all of the Classpeople branches.
A special ‘Venus Experience’ was hosted by the Devon Venus Awards 2015 for local women in business yesterday (Thurs 25th June).
The Venus Experience allowed award nominees and women interested in entering the awards to take part in a question and answer session about the nomination and application process.
The event, which took place at The Imperial Pub on New North Road in Exeter, was open to everyone who has already entered or is thinking of entering the awards, which recognise women in business who demonstrate exceptional talent. There was also the chance to network with...
Gilbert Stephens LLP, has expanded its conveyancing team following the recruitment of Alison Parker, a qualified conveyancer with 25 years industry experience. Our multi-role practice with five offices in Devon, welcomes Alison to its Exeter office in Southernhay.
Originally from the Midlands, Alison started her career as a trainee at Clarke Wilmot in Bristol, following the completion of her law degree. Since then she has worked at a number of firms in the South West, covering commercial and residential property law.
As part of the conveyancing team at Gilbert Stephens,...
More than 25,000 small and medium businesses (SMEs) across the UK have now benefitted from the Government’s Broadband Connection voucher scheme, latest figures published today show.
If you have been searching for positive news, this is a stunning bit of info for people who run their own businesses. Being able to save rather than waste money with your broadband service is something everyone will flock to use. Clients want the cheapest and fastest deals, and being able to provide that lists you in the leaderboard.
The scheme, which helps SMEs get connected to superfast...
Business owners and directors from 160 companies met at an historic West Country setting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Exeter firm Sidaways Chartered Accountants.
The Chapter House at Exeter Cathedral was the historic venue for the celebration event, which was also helping to raise money for the company’s charity partner, Devon-based Farms for City Children.
Jeremy and Sarah Sidaway started the business, now based at Pynes Hill in Exeter, in 1990. Today, there are 10 employees and over 650 clients, across the South West and beyond.
